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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.58, 695.22 and 428.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.58, 695.22 and 428.64 is: 644.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.58 : 695.22 = 428.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.58/695.22 = 428.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.58x = 695.22 × 428.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.58x = 297,999.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,999.10/462.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.21

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